CVE-2006-5043: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Joomlaboard Forum Component (com_joomlaboard) before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5043?

joomlaboard: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5043 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5043 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5043 affect?

CVE-2006-5043 affects joomlaboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Joomlaboard Forum Component (com_joomlaboard) before 1.1.2 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sbp parameter to (1) file_upload.php or (

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5043?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5043 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting joomlaboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Joomlaboard Forum Component (com_joomlaboard) before 1.1.2 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sbp parameter to (1) file_upload.php or (2) image_upload.php, a variant of CVE-2006-3528.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomlaboard

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-27 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomlaboard joomlaboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy joomlaboard || rpm -q joomlaboard || joomlaboard --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade joomlaboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade joomlaboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Joomla! Component Joomlaboard 1.1.1 - 'sbp' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5043?

joomlaboard: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5043 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5043 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-5043 affect?

CVE-2006-5043 affects joomlaboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Joomlaboard Forum Component (com_joomlaboard) before 1.1.2 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sbp parameter to (1) file_upload.php or (

How urgent is CVE-2006-5043?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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